Midlife Butterfly Club

Sleep: A Midlife Woman’s Essential Nutrient

10 July 2026

Sleep is more than rest—it’s a midlife woman’s essential nutrient for hormonal balance, brain function, physical repair, and immunity. Prioritising quality sleep supports emotional resilience and long-term health. Don’t underestimate its power—your body and mind depend on those nightly hours of deep, restorative sleep to thrive.

What Happens To Your Money

6 July 2026

Jean Macdonald

Money & Wealth

Tracking your finances can be difficult with just bank and credit card statements, which provide limited insight. The Money Tracker offers a tailored solution, helping you understand your spending patterns and make informed financial decisions. Gain clarity, manage your money better, and stay debt-free with this simple yet powerful tool.

What’s Wrong with the Missionary Position?

29 June 2026

Jean Macdonald

Magazine Articles

The missionary position may be familiar, but familiarity doesn’t always equal fulfilment. This piece explores how predictable sexual scripts, cultural conditioning, and emotional disconnect contribute to low desire, reframing “low libido” as a pleasure and connection issue rather than a medical one.

Misunderstood Masculinity

22 June 2026

Jean Macdonald

Magazine Articles

Many men struggle under outdated expectations of masculinity that demand strength, success, and emotional control at all times. Inspired by Grayson Perry's The Descent of Man, this article explores why traditional masculine ideals can be damaging and how the modern "gentle man" offers a healthier alternative.

Sequins, Style, and a Jolly Good Shake-Up

Style, Confidence and Self-Expression

10 June 2026

Jean Macdonald

Confidence & Image

In this issue, meet Annie Den Haan—a woman who turned a cancer diagnosis into a style revolution. Armed with midnight blue sequined trousers, she didn’t just survive—she strutted. Discover her fearless wardrobe, thrifting tips, and how one outfit...

Starting Your Own Business

3 June 2026

Jean Macdonald

Magazine Articles

Have you ever wondered whether starting your own business could be your next midlife adventure? This practical guide explores the advantages of entrepreneurship in midlife, highlights common mistakes to avoid, and provides a step-by-step action plan to help you build a business with confidence and purpose.

Why do some Men become Abusers?

11 May 2026

Jean Macdonald

Love & Intimacy

Coercive control is a pattern of dominating, manipulative behaviour within intimate relationships that isolates victims from support, limits their freedom, and uses threats, humiliation, monitoring, or financial abuse to instil fear and dependency, even without physical violence.